House panel proposes eliminating SDA, Space RCO in sweeping Space Force acquisition overhaul

House panel proposes eliminating SDA, Space RCO in sweeping Space Force acquisition overhaul

The House Armed Services Committee is proposing a major restructuring of Space Force acquisition authorities that would eliminate the Space Development Agency and Space Rapid Capabilities Office while consolidating oversight of space procurement under a centralized acquisition executive, according to the fiscal year 2027 defense authorization bill chairman's mark. The provision would repeal the statutory authorities establishing both the SDA and…